“Everyday is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we've got 24 hours each.”
​-Christopher Rice

Ok, let's talk about money! I kept track of my expenses for my International Appalachian Trail thru-hike (I use a budget app). I have decided to share the cost of my 17 days of hiking. Note that all prices are in Canadian Dollars (currency converter), and they don't include any flights or gear. Here's my breakdown:

Sleeping
This cost includes only campgrounds. (1 private, 2 in Gaspésie National Park, 1 in Forillon National Park)
  • Total: $85​
  • Average: $5/day

Transportation
Obviously, this one will be small since I used my feet. A family member brought me to the trailhead so no cost here.
  • Total: $0​
  • Average: $0/day

Food
Here comes one of the biggest expenses; Food! Keep in mind that I never ate in restaurants and I always bought my food in supermarkets.
  • Total: $340
  • Average: $20/day

Permit
The Passport GR A1 grants you access to the trail and huts on the way.
  • Total: $391
  • Average: $23/day

Sightseeing
This cost includes the fees to Gaspésie National Park and Forillon National Park (not included in Passport GR A1)
  • Total: $45
  • Average: $2-3/day

Other
My only expense here is laundry.
  • Total: $3
  • Average: $0-1/day

Grand Total: $864 ~$51/day